Popular Male Dog Names

You’ve made the decision. You’re getting a dog, and you want a male. You’ve prepared the house for the dog, laid in food, dishes, bedding, you bought all of your dog supplies, and now it’s just getting the dog. Whether you go to a breeder, a shelter or a rescue, you’ll find the dog that’s right for you.

Sometimes the name comes in a flash. Sometimes the dog names himself, and sometimes the dog comes with a name, which you can, of course, change. You can name the dog after your favorite sports hero or team, or actors like Humphrey Bogart (Bogie), or movie dogs (Rin Tin Tin or Benji) or characters from books or movies. The possibilities are endless.

Sometimes, though, your brain needs a little shove to get it thinking about all the possibilities. Here’s a sampling of common and popular male dog names.